Verisk Health names new president

21-11-2013

Verisk Health, a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, which helps organizations identify, manage, and mitigate healthcare risk to improve quality, reduce costs, and maximize profitability, has appointed a new president.

Nadine Hays was formerly executive vice president and head of sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships at Verisk Health.

As president of Verisk Health, Hays will be responsible for the overall performance and strategic direction of the company. Hays will report to Verisk Analytics president and CEO Scott Stephenson.

“In my new role as president, our focus at Verisk Health will be ensuring that each and every customer is realizing optimal value through the use of our broad suite of solutions and services, while also enjoying a close partnership with our very talented people,” said Hays.

“We will also continue to help our customers navigate the unprecedented challenges that the healthcare market is facing, leveraging our deep understanding of both the market and our customers' needs. I am excited to lead our 1,850 employees across Verisk Health in this mission.”

Stephenson said: “Nadine brings a wealth of experience both in the healthcare industry and within Verisk Health. She has deep professional expertise and an exceptional understanding of the industry. She is well known and respected by our customers and employees and is uniquely qualified to lead the healthcare vertical of our business. We remain enthusiastic about our healthcare business, and we're excited to have Nadine to take our business to the next level."

In her previous role at Verisk Health, Hays was responsible for strategic alliances, sales, and marketing across the market segments served by Verisk Health and has been a key driver of the growth of the business. She has nearly 25 years of healthcare IT experience, specializing in clinical informatics, compliance, and claims payment solutions. Hays joined Verisk Health through her role as the chief marketing officer of D2Hawkeye, a healthcare data analytics company acquired by Verisk Health in 2009.

Previously, Hays led the product strategy and business development team for McKesson Health Solutions, the integrated care management and claims performance arm of McKesson. She also served as an executive at various healthcare software companies, including Optum, Iameter, and National Healthtech.